Question

A 62-year-old man has average home BPs 148/92 mm Hg confirmed by ambulatory monitoring (Stage 2). No compelling indications. Best initial pharmacologic plan?

Accepted Answer

Begin two first-line agents at standard doses

Answer

Start chlorthalidone alone

Answer

Start lisinopril alone

Answer

Start amlodipine alone

Answer

Delay medications and recheck in 3 months

Practice question

A 62-year-old man has average home BPs 148/92 mm Hg confirmed by ambulatory monitoring (Stage 2). No compelling indications. Best initial pharmacologic plan?